Acquisition Support

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for projects and programs at any acquisition life cycle stage
• Support program acquisition for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance issues
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers
• Support presentation of products to internal and external customers
• Documentation includes Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Defense Acquisition Board documentation, Technical Evaluations, System Specifications, enabling concepts, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis results
• Develop all work using latest applicable government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD)
• Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports of programs or portfolio as requested
• Identify improvement areas in acquisition processes and provide actionable recommendations
• Assist in building and maintaining government risk program including risk identification, process definition, and technical risk mitigation plans
• Support government program manager in managing commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds
• Perform earned value management and schedule analysis for program office defense contracts
• Understand distribution of classified funding and provide Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support including congressional reporting, fiscal year planning, continuing resolution management, unfunded requirement development and submittal, end-of-year funding actions, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development
• Provide expertise in Integrated Baseline Reviews/Business Financial Reviews to assess defense contractor cost and schedule performance
• Maintain awareness of current program schedule, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and assess programs based on identified risks
• Combine and correlate program execution data with program baselines to maintain and update acquisition reports
• Advise government program manager on technical engagements including technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, video teleconferences, telecons, working groups, and informational meetings
• Maintain broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio
• Assist integrated product teams and working groups and establish customer and contractor interfaces
• Assist the government to execute source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4
• Coordinate functional meeting requests, develop source selection documentation (e.g., source selection plan, acquisition strategy, non-disclosure agreements), and review and draft proposal evaluations, This position does not supervise the work of others.

• BA/BS degree is required.
• Three to 10 years' experience in a similar position or program is required.

• Experience in DoD acquisition life cycle planning, including acquisition pathway analysis, milestone documentation analysis, and acquisition documentation coordination
• Expertise in leading, managing, and contributing to major defense programs
• Experience with U.S. Space Force systems and organizations, particularly within Space Systems Command, Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

SALARY RANGE: $108,000-$181,000 Annual Salary

BTAS BENEFITS: A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.

AAP / EEO STATEMENT: BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.

Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs. As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations. Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation's space assets., BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.